Postdoctoral
Position in Soil Biogeochemistry and Hydrology
Location: Iowa State University
We seek a post-doctoral scholar to examine integrated hydrological and
carbon-based controls on nitrogen cycling in native (forest or
grassland) and cereal crop ecosystems. Responsibilities
will include characterizing organic-inorganic nitrogen cycling along
different soil water flowpaths using N isotope tracers and dissolved
organic matter fractionation techniques as well as facilitating
activities among collaborating partners. The successful
applicant will be encouraged to develop and pursue original, related
research questions in addition to completing currently funded
work. Ability to publish in the peer-reviewed literature
and work in a laboratory setting is required. Experience with
soil hydrology, DOM fractionation or N isotope tracers is
desirable. This project is a USDA AFRI-funded collaboration
between Iowa State University (Mike
Castellano), the USDA-ARS Pasture Systems and Watershed Management
Research Unit (University Park, PA; John Schmidt)
and Penn State University (Beth Boyer). The position will be
located at Iowa State University, Ames. Start-date is flexible
(Spring-Summer, 2010). Minimum salary is $36,000, plus
benefits. Funding is available for one year. An additional
year is available pending progress review. Interested persons
should contact Mike
Castellano (castelmj at iastate dot edu; 515-294-3963).
Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and
the names of three references. Link to more information: http://www.agron.iastate.edu/personnel/userspage.aspx?id=1723
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